Can I bring my own shopping bag?
POS-so por-TA-re la MI-a SPOR-ta
Confirming that you can use your own reusable bag at a stall.
The sporta is a traditional Italian shopping bag, often made of wicker, canvas, or woven plastic. Bringing your own is environmentally responsible and socially respected. Market culture predates plastic bags — the sporta della spesa is a return to tradition.
Ho portato la mia borsa.
I brought my own bag.
Stating you have your own bag
Non ho bisogno del sacchetto.
I don't need a bag.
Declining the bag offered
Metta tutto nella borsa mia, per favore.
Put everything in my bag, please.
Asking vendor to use your bag for packing
The carellino (small shopping trolley) is a beloved fixture of Italian market culture, particularly among older women. Far from being unfashionable, it is a sign of experience and practicality. Younger Italians have recently reclaimed it as a lifestyle choice.